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Poland arrests man suspected of spying for Russia to aid Zelenskyy assassination plot
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Quick Glance: Polish Authorities Detain Man Allegedly Involved in Russian Espionage for Zelenskyy Assassination Plan
- A Polish citizen was detained by Polish authorities on suspicion of spying for Russia's military intelligence to potentially assassinate Ukraine's President, Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
- He intended to share critical details about the Rzeszow-Jasionka airport in southeastern Poland, crucial for international military and humanitarian aid to Ukraine.
- In case of a conviction, he could potentially face a sentence of up to eight years in prison.
- Prosecutors emphasized the arrest resulted from a close collaboration with Ukrainian counterparts who provided vital information leading to the detainment.
Ukraine cannot fight evil with empty hands : The trapped US funds are the difference between life and death for many of us
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Quick Glance: Ukraine urgently needs support against Russia
- The trapped US funds are the difference between life and death for many Ukrainians.
- Despite being thousands of miles away from Ukraine, the war's impact is deeply felt.
- Russia is committing systematic war crimes in Ukraine.
- Ukraine is fighting for survival and basic values in a war for peace.
Ukraine air defense: G7 ministers seeking urgent support : Foreign ministers from the Group of Seven (G7) major powers warned on Thursday that Ukraine risked ...
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As authorities in Orenburg city called on thousands of residents to evacuate immediately due to rapidly rising flood waters ... Show more www.reuters.com/world/europe/russian-villagers-build-homemade-dam-keep-out-floods-2024-04-17/
US aims to begin new North Korea sanctions monitoring regime by next month: The U.S. ambassador to the United Nations said on Friday that she hoped to find a new ...
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North Korea, Belarus deputy foreign ministers agree to strengthen ties: North Korean officials met with a visiting Belarusian delegation and vowed deeper ...
reuters.com/world/north-korea-belarus-deputy-foreign-ministers-agree-strengthen-ties-2024-04-18/
Quick Glance: North Korea, Belarus strengthen ties
- North Korean officials met with a delegation from Belarus to deepen cooperation and criticized the U.S. for attempting to increase 'lawless' sanctions pressure.
- During the discussions, Belarus' Deputy Foreign Minister Evgeny Shestakov and his North Korean counterpart Lim Chun Il discussed bilateral cooperation in various sectors and mutual support on the global stage.
- Kim Son Gyong, vice minister for International Organizations of the DPRK Foreign Ministry, criticized Linda Thomas-Greenfield, the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, for her trip to South Korea and Japan, labeling the UN sanctions against the country as 'lawless'.
- In contrast, Russia has opposed the annual renewal of the multinational panel of experts that has monitored the implementation of UN sanctions aimed at curbing North Korea's nuclear and missile programs over the past 15 years.
Burkina Faso's pro-Russia junta expels French diplomats: The junta has accused three diplomats of "subversive activities", which France has denied.
bbc.com/news/world-africa-68846771
How Tajikistan’s Beleaguered Pamiris Found a Haven in Poland: In Warsaw, exiles are planning their future after authoritarian rule in the Central Asian country
newlinesmag.com/reportage/how-tajikistans-beleaguered-pamiris-found-a-haven-in-poland/
Blasts Heard Near Air Base in Iran’s Isfahan: Semi-Official Fars: An explosion was heard early Friday in Iran’s central city of Isfahan, the semi-official Fars ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-19/blasts-heard-near-air-base-in-iran-s-isfahan-semi-official-fars
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Ukraine warns of WW3 ahead of long-stalled Congress aid vote: Denys Shmyhal tells the BBC his country desperately needs the US to approve long-stalled security ...
bbc.com/news/world-europe-68840261
The Five Futures of Russia: And How America Can Prepare for Whatever Comes Next: And how America can prepare for whatever comes next.
foreignaffairs.com/russian-federation/five-futures-russia-stephen-kotkin
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CIA director warns Ukraine could lose war with Russia by the end of the year unless US sends more aid
cnn.com/2024/04/18/politics/cia-director-ukraine-russia-warning/
Germany Arrests 2 Men Suspected of Spying for Russia: The two men, dual citizens of both countries, were accused of being part of a plot to undermine aid to ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/18/world/europe/germany-russia-spying-arrests.html
Kremlin says any new 'colonial' U.S. aid to Ukraine won't change frontline situation
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German police arrest suspected Russian spies over bombing plan: Two men held for alleged intent to sabotage that included military base training Ukrainian ...
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Ukraine Says It Attacked Russian Military Air Base in Crimea: Ukraine said it attacked a large air base in Russian-occupied Crimea, highlighting its ability to ...
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Russia, Iran turning Israel and Ukraine into ‘battlefield laboratories,’ experts say
thehill.com/homenews/4601166-russia-iran-israel-ukraine-battlefield-laboratories/
Quick Glance: Israel artist calls for Gaza ceasefire
- The representative of Israel at the international art fair is calling for an immediate ceasefire in Israel’s war on Gaza.
- Ruth Patir’s video installation called (M)otherland was scheduled to open on Saturday at Israel’s national pavilion at the international art show but will remain closed for now.
- Patir stated on her website that the artist and curators are showing solidarity with the families of the hostages and the large community in Israel calling for change, rather than canceling themselves or the exhibition.
- It is believed that there are still individuals in Gaza, including 129 captives taken during the attacks led by Hamas on Israel on October 7, with 34 of them presumed dead.
Thailand, Kazakhstan Agree on Visa Waiver Pact to Boost Tourism: Thailand will sign a permanent bilateral visa waiver agreement with Kazakhstan next week ...
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Russia hits Chernihiv, killing 17 as Ukraine pleads for air defense : With a U.S. aid package stalled in Congress, Russia has exploited Ukraine’s ammunition and ...
washingtonpost.com/world/2024/04/17/chernihiv-missile-strike-civilians-killed/
Quick Glance: Russia Strikes Chernihiv: 18 Dead, Ukraine Appeals for Air Defense
- At least 18 people were killed and over 60 wounded in Chernihiv due to Russian missile strikes. Ukrainian officials emphasized that the attack could have been prevented with adequate air defense systems.
- Russia launched three Iskander cruise missiles at the city, located near the Russian border and previously encircled by Russian troops.
- Ukraine currently has three Patriot air defense systems but requires 26 for full coverage. Following appeals for more systems, Germany pledged to send an additional one.
- A $60 billion aid package for Ukraine is stalled in the US Congress, allowing Russia to exploit ammunition and air defense shortages and gain ground in the east.
The Baltic balancing act over the threat from Russia: Fears grow in the region that Putin could test Nato’s resolve with provocations or the ‘nightmare scenario’ ...
ft.com/content/2047a8d3-3b6b-485a-bcfa-f42ae8e352ee
An Irish Liquidator Plays Cat and Mouse With Russian Jets: A Dublin court has ruled that the assets of a pair of Irish subsidiaries of a Moscow company are fair ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-18/an-irish-liquidator-plays-cat-and-mouse-with-russian-jets
Apple renews For All Mankind and announces a spinoff series set in the Soviet Union
engadget.com/apple-renews-for-all-mankind-and-announces-a-spinoff-series-set-in-the-soviet-union-173950761.html
Quick Glance: Apple TV+ Announces For All Mankind Renewal and Spinoff
- Today is a day of celebration.
- For All Mankind gets a renewal and a spinoff titled Star City.
- The series explores an alternate history, imagining the scenario if America had not been the first to reach the moon.
- Expanding the For All Mankind universe with the spinoff Star City provides a new perspective on the space race from the Soviet angle.
Water levels rise in rivers in Russia's Kurgan, Tomsk regions: Water levels have continued to rise in the Tobol and Ob rivers in Russia's Kurgan and Tomsk ...
reuters.com/world/europe/water-levels-rise-rivers-russias-kurgan-tomsk-regions-2024-04-18/
China foreign ministry welcomes Blinken's visit to China as tensions simmer: China's foreign ministry on Thursday welcomed U.S. Secretary of State Antony ...
reuters.com/world/china-foreign-ministry-welcomes-blinkens-visit-china-tensions-simmer-2024-04-18/
Five hundred Ukrainian troops needed medical care after exposure to illegal riot control agents that the Ukrainian military says Russia is using to clear ... Show more www.reuters.com/world/europe/ukraine-says-russia-steps-up-illegal-use-tear-gas-clear-trenches-2024-04-17/
Virtual backdoor in Windows: IT experts stop malware controlled by Russia: Russia's secret service is apparently using software that has now been uncovered ...
spiegel.de/netzwelt/cyberkrieg-it-experten-stoppen-aus-russland-gesteuerte-schadsoftware-a-266b5bcd-3a96-4b5e-8d9e-591b62a163fa
Russia's prized S-400 launchers blasted in Crimea strike, Ukraine says: Moscow's much-celebrated S-400 is considered to be the Russian equivalent of the US-made ...
businessinsider.com/russia-prized-s400-launchers-blasted-crimea-strike-ukraine-says-2024-4
Russia upgraded Black Sea Fleet naval base after Ukraine attacks: UK: The UK defense ministry says the "maintenance, logistics and weapons-handling ...
businessinsider.com/russia-upgrading-black-sea-naval-base-after-ukraine-attacks-uk-2024-4
Sanofi to overhaul US operations of vaccines, cut jobs: French drugmaker Sanofi said on Thursday it would restructure the U.S. commercial operations for its ...
reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/sanofi-overhaul-us-operations-vaccines-cut-jobs-2024-04-18/
Central Asia: Welcome to the ‘opportunity zone’: The Great Game’s got a new name.
eurasianet.org/central-asia-welcome-to-the-opportunity-zone
Heavy equipment and a lot of anger: Russians are dredging themselves against high tide - and own authorities
n-tv.de/mediathek/videos/panorama/Russen-baggern-selbst-gegen-Flut-und-eigene-Behoerden-article24883927.html
Russia claims to have neutralised 20 drones and 2 missiles : Russia said that it had intercepted 20 drones and two ballistic missiles on Thursday (April 18) ...
wionews.com/world/russia-claims-to-have-neutralized-20-drones-and-2-missiles-712519
Germany arrests two for alleged military sabotage plot on behalf of Russia: Authorities have searched the homes and workplaces of the two suspects accused of ...
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Russia on a mission to capture Chasiv Yar, at least 17 killed in Ukraine's Chernihiv#RussiaUkraineWar #UkraineWar
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told EU leaders in Brussels that his country needs more support to combat Russia's invasion ... Show more www.dw.com/en/zelenskyy-israel-showed-ukraines-real-need-is-aerial-defense/liveblog-post-68852528
G7 finance leaders pledge cooperation on Iran sanctions, frozen Russian assets: Finance leaders from the Group of Seven industrial democracies on Wednesday ...
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Russia accuses Ukraine of shelling medical facilities and of killing medical staff
english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2024/04/18/russia-accuses-ukraine-of-shelling-medical-facilities-and-of-killing-medical-staff-
Russia to Hire Contract Soldiers in Bid to Avoid Unpopular Draft: Russia is preparing to enlist more contract soldiers as it tries to avoid a new mass call-up ...
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Mike Pence warns Putin will wage war on NATO if Ukraine loses: Former U.S. vice president calls on Congress to approve funding for Ukraine aid ...
politico.eu/article/mike-pence-vladimir-putin-russia-united-states-nato-donald-trump-ukraine/
Armenian victims group asks International Criminal Court to investigate genocide claim
pbs.org/newshour/world/armenian-victims-group-asks-international-criminal-court-to-investigate-genocide-claim
Russian athletes in limbo as Moscow weighs neutral label at Paris Olympics: With 100 days to go until the Paris Olympics, it’s still not clear whether any ...
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Spy scandal revives fears of Austrian exposure to Russia: Egisto Ott was detained last month on suspicion of spying for Russia, prompting a raft of allegations.
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‘Share My Rage.’ Read Yulia Navalnaya’s First Interview Since Her Husband’s Death in Prison
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Quick Glance: The Legacy of Alexei Navalny: An Interview with Yulia Navalnaya
- The sudden death of Alexei Navalny has shaken a revolutionary movement and deeply affected his family and friends.
- Yulia Navalnaya continues her husband's commitment to fight against Putin's regime.
- She discusses the tragedy, her decision to lead the opposition movement, and the ongoing threat posed by the regime.
- The Russian opposition unites around the memory of Alexei Navalny and the struggle for a democratic Russia.
Opinion | Moment of Truth on Ukraine and Israel: Both countries urgently need U.S. aid to defend themselves against brazen adversaries that seek their ...
wsj.com/articles/moment-of-truth-on-ukraine-and-israel-war-ammo-aid-package-iran-russia-7ed30288
BP cuts size of executive team, names new head of gas & low carbon energy: British energy giant BP said on Thursday it would reduce the size of its executive ...
reuters.com/business/energy/bp-cuts-size-executive-team-names-new-head-gas-low-carbon-energy-2024-04-18/
Russia but not Putin invited to French D-Day anniversary, say organisers: Russia but not President Vladimir Putin will be invited to the French ceremony in June ...
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Russian missiles strike Ukrainian city of Chernihiv, kill 17 people as the war approaches a critical stage
pbs.org/newshour/world/russian-missiles-strike-ukrainian-city-of-chernihiv-kill-17-people-as-the-war-approaches-a-critical-stage
Russian drone attack in Ivano-Frankivsk region targeted critical infrastructure, governor says
reuters.com/world/europe/russian-drone-attack-ivano-frankivsk-region-targeted-critical-infrastructure-2024-04-18/
Russia may be ready to attack NATO in 5 to 8 years, German official says: Russia could be ready militarily to attack NATO countries in five to eight years’ time ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2024/04/18/russia-may-be-ready-to-attack-nato-in-5-to-8-years-german-official-says
Moskowitz trolls Greene with foreign aid amendments: Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D-Fla.) trolled Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) with a pair of amendments that ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4602827-moskowitz-trolls-greene-with-foreign-aid-amendments/
Quick Glance: GOP Congresswoman Propagates Russian Narratives Against Ukraine Aid
- Republican Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene introduced amendments to the latest bill on aid to Ukraine, echoing Russian propaganda narratives about "biolabs in Ukraine" and "persecution of Christians in Ukraine."
- Greene proposed halting funding for Ukraine's aid until free and fair elections are held, persecution of Christians stops, and all biolabs in Ukraine are closed.
- The allegation of secret "biolabs" in Ukraine is a long-standing Russian propaganda conspiracy theory, also picked up by Chinese disinformation networks according to the EU East Stratcom Task Force.
- House Speaker Mike Johnson announced determination to advance the foreign aid bill on April 20, despite opposition from GOP hardliners who have blocked progress for over six months.
ISS rebukes Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway over climate change, governance: A leading shareholder advisory firm recommended on Thursday that Berkshire Hathaway ...
reuters.com/business/iss-rebukes-buffetts-berkshire-hathaway-over-climate-change-governance-2024-04-18/
Almost 117,000 people have been evacuated due to floods in Kazakhstan. Aerial footage showed houses, roads and fields submerged in the northern part of the ... Show more reut.rs/3U0Fq3E
Georgia pushes Russian-style ‘foreign agent’ law, putting E.U. bid at risk : The ruling party, Georgian Dream, has advanced a bill on “foreign agents” that ...
washingtonpost.com/world/2024/04/17/georgia-foreign-agents-law-protests/
Quick Glance: Georgian Parliament in Turmoil over 'Foreign Agents' Bill
- Legislators debate bill requiring organisations that accept foreign funds to register as foreign agents or face fines.
- Tensions rise in parliament as the debate over deepening relations with the West or reconnecting with Russia continues.
- The controversial bill has strained relations with Western countries and sparked protests domestically.
- The adoption of the legislation is likely to further deepen divisions in Georgia, especially with upcoming elections.
Russian peacekeepers started withdrawal from Nagorno-Karabakh: Kremlin: Russian peacekeepers have begun withdrawing from Nagorno-Karabakh following Azerbaijan’s ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2024/04/17/russian-peacekeepers-started-withdrawal-from-nagorno-karabakh-kremlin
Almost 117,000 people evacuated due to floods in Kazakhstan: Almost 117,000 people have been evacuated due to floods in Kazakhstan, the Central Asian nation's ...
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/almost-117000-people-evacuated-due-floods-kazakhstan-2024-04-17/
Controversial messenger service: How Telegram almost became a German start-up: Telegram boss Pawel Durow has told controversial presenter Tucker Carlson that he ...
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‘Children of Ukraine’ Filmmaker Describes How ‘Wars Take Place on Many Different Levels’
pbs.org/wgbh/frontline/article/ukraine-war-children-transfer-filmmaker-q-and-a/
How Russia targeted France and radicalised Emmanuel Macron: He is now one of Europe’s leading Russia hawks
economist.com/europe/2024/04/18/how-russia-targeted-france-and-radicalised-emmanuel-macron
Russian court orders retrial of physicist jailed for treason: Russia's Supreme Court on Wednesday annulled a treason verdict against a physicist sentenced to 12 ...
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GOP lawmaker slams Republican colleagues over Ukraine support: ‘They would like to see the Russians win’
thehill.com/homenews/house/4603977-gop-lawmaker-slams-republican-colleagues-over-ukraine-support-they-would-like-to-see-the-russians-win/
A man has been arrested in Poland on allegations of being ready to spy on behalf of Russia’s military intelligence in an alleged plot to assassinate Ukraine’s ... Show more www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/18/poland-arrests-man-over-suspected-plan-to-kill-ukraines-zelenskyy
Bayreuth: Suspected Russian spies arrested: The two German-Russians are strongly suspected of having worked for a foreign secret service in a particularly ...
sueddeutsche.de/politik/bayreuth-russland-spione-verhaftung-sabotage-1.6562973
Zelensky calls for more anti-aircraft defenses and more support from allies: The defense against Iran's attack on Israel shows many people in Ukraine how ...
tagesschau.de/ausland/europa/ukraine-drohnenangriff-tote-100.html
Iran-Israel: Putin tells West Asia to pull back from a catastrophic clash : President Putin has expressed hope that all sides will show reasonable restraint and ...
wionews.com/videos/iran-israel-putin-tells-west-asia-to-pull-back-from-a-catastrophic-clash-712225
Microsoft finds Russian influence operations targeting U.S. election have begun
reuters.com/world/us/microsoft-finds-russian-influence-operations-targeting-us-election-have-slowly-2024-04-17/
Poland’s President Becomes the Latest Leader to Visit Donald Trump as Allies Eye a Possible Return
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Quick Glance: Trump to Meet Polish President Duda as NATO Leaders Push for Ukraine Support
- Presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump plans to meet with Polish President Andrzej Duda to discuss support for Ukraine.
- European leaders are concerned about Trump's critical stance towards NATO, especially after Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
- Poland hopes Duda can leverage his friendly ties with Trump to garner more support for Ukraine.
- The relationship between Poland and the Biden administration, along with GOP criticism of Ukraine aid, are also topics of discussion.
Ukraine Latest News: Chernihiv Hit by Deadly Russian Missile Attack - Bloomberg: Russian forces attacked Chernihiv killing and wounding several people in a ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-17/ukraine-s-northern-city-hit-by-deadly-russian-missile-attack
Paid articlePaid Germany Arrests Alleged Russian Spies Planning Acts of Sabotage: German authorities arrested two men suspected of spying for Russia and membership of a terror ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-18/germany-arrests-alleged-russian-spies-planning-acts-of-sabotage
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US says Russia’s arms trade with North Korea violates sanctions: The US ambassador to the United Nations said Russia’s arms trade with North Korea breaches ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2024/04/17/us-says-russia-s-arms-trade-with-north-korea-violates-sanctions
Russia destroys Ukrainian power stations and defenses as an expert warns that Kyiv's troops are 'utterly exhausted.'
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Dolphin Death Mystery as Dozens Wash Up On Beach: The deaths are the latest in a high number of cetacean casualties reported in recent months.
newsweek.com/dolphin-death-mystery-russia-black-sea-1891734
German police arrest two suspected of spying for Russia: German police have arrested two men on suspicion of spying for Russia. The German-Russian nationals are ...
dw.com/en/german-police-arrest-two-suspected-of-spying-for-russia/a-68854481
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